We looove getting crafty, especially when there’s nothing
else to do on a way-too-hot summer day. Join us as we celebrate the official
start of the season with 100-plus ways to make your summer totally rock. Check
out our 14 fresh outdoor escapades and 12
ah-mazing things to do with your BFFs, and
read on for 9 more awesome ideas.

Make a collage with
one of your old GL mags and hang it up in your room. The funky colors and
designs will keep you ever-inspired to be creative and upbeat.

Theme it up!

- Take a peek at our different fashion spreads and tear out
the outfits you like. Maybe it’s just the way a sweater was belted, or how that
real girl wore that T-shirt with that skirt. Then emulate it!

- Cut out your favorite blush-much moments and tape them
around your bathroom or dresser mirror. Take a peek whenever you’re feeling
blue for an instant mood boost.

Draw a self-portrait.Feeling
shy? Start with something you know, whether it’s a backyard landscape or an on-top-of-your
dresser still life. Then, grab a mirror and do your best to rediscover you.
Figure out how the planes of your face and the curves of your features fit
together to create an image that’s distinctly Y-O-U.

Paint something.
Whether it’s a portrait of a friend or relative, or an outdoor scene, get your
creative juices flowing.

Turn up the fun by experimenting with different types of
paint. We love getting messy with finger
paints, then gettin’ classy with oils or watercolors. See what you like best!

NINE

Make marble art. You
can do this by filling up small containers with paint, then putting a few
marbles in each color. Shake the containers and let the marbles go in a box
with a sheet of paper at the bottom. Shake the box around. You will be left
with effortless abstract artwork perfect for Mom's refrigerator gallery.